real beards, moustaches, and hats in front of a live audience on People’s Day with the final looks on display in the Grand Parade. Where: Agricultural Education Hall 91. Celebrate the future of rural leadership at the State Finals of the Queensland Rural Ambassador Awards. Where: Plaza Music Stage 92. Come and enjoy one of the nation’s most exciting emerging country music stars – Jarrad Wrigley – as he lights up the stage at Ekka! Where: XXX Stockmen’s Bar & Grill 93. Visit the Canegrowers Sugarcane Stand to discover the journey from paddock to product. Get up close to real cane, experience an immersive virtual reality tour, and discover how sugar is made plus much more! Where: Agricultural Education Hall 94. Let creativity catch your eye at the vibrant Painting
96. Enjoy a special performance by Chris Cobb together with country music legend James Blundell. Where: Plaza Music Stage 97. Discover the buzz of beekeeping and the vital role bees play in agriculture at the Queensland Beekeepers’ Association Stand. Where: Agricultural Education Hall 98. Watch Students present real-world agricultural solutions to address farming challenges in the live AgTech Innovation Sports Showcase. Where: Main Stage 99. Be blown away by the University of the Sunshine Coast’s robotic dogs representing the next generation of livestock management and precision farming during EkkaNITES. Where: Main Arena 100.Experience history in the making when the iconic $1 million Lexus Melbourne Cup joins the spectacular 150th Ekka celebrations at the Brisbane Showgrounds. Where: Main Arena and Gourmet Plaza
and Drawing Competition display. Where: 7NEWS Community Pavilion
95. Cheer on the future of agriculture as young judges showcase their knowledge, skill and passion during the Young Judges Competition presented by Queensland Government. Where: Various locations
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